This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Common Subjects > English Snapshots > Class 11 English (Snapshots) Chapter 8 The Tale Of Melon City – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 English (Snapshots) Chapter 8 The Tale Of Melon City Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Who ended up being hanged in the end? A) The fool. B) The royal carpenter. C) The master-builder. D) The king himself. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The king himself. 2. What is a common target for satire during election seasons? A) Government Policies. B) Social Media Trends. C) Fashion Trends. D) Environmental Activism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Government Policies. 3. What type of story is The Tale of Melon City considered to be? A) Fantasy. B) Science fiction. C) Teaching-story. D) Historical fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Teaching-story. 4. Why was it shameful to hang the arch? A) It was innocent. B) It had touched the King's head. C) It was newly built. D) It was non-living. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It had touched the King's head. 5. Why did the King decide to hang the workmen? A) Because the workmen had built with bricks of the wrong size. B) Because the workmen tried to escape from the city. C) Because the workmen insulted the King. D) Because the workmen refused to pay taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because the workmen had built with bricks of the wrong size. 6. According to the architect, who made the amendment? A) He himself. B) The chief of builder. C) The king. D) The masons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The king. 7. Why did the silly former king order his own execution? A) He lost a bet. B) He was framed by his advisor. C) He bumped his head on an arch. D) He wanted to test his guards. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He bumped his head on an arch. 8. After all the considerations and discussions, the crowd was getting ..... A) Horrified. B) Restless. C) Amused. D) Bored. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restless. 9. Read the passage from 'The Tale of Melon City'. Fill in the blank:The idiot replied that the new King should be a ..... A) Dog. B) Apple. C) Cat. D) Melon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Melon. 10. What is the significance of choosing the "melon" as the new ruler? A) It mocks the concept of justice in the city. B) It represents prosperity and growth. C) It reflects the wisdom of the common people. D) It symbolizes the King's generosity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It mocks the concept of justice in the city. 11. Fill in the blank:'O King, it was the ..... fault.' A) King's. B) Workmen's. C) Minister's. D) Soldier's. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Workmen's. 12. What is implied by the people's indifference to their new "melon" king? A) They respect the King's decision. B) They only care about superficial order and peace. C) They believe melons bring good luck. D) They are unaware of what is happening. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They only care about superficial order and peace. 13. Who was the first person the king blamed when the arch was too low? A) The royal architect. B) The wise man. C) The royal mason. D) The royal master-builder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The royal master-builder. 14. Who was ordered to be hanged first? A) The chief builder. B) The architect. C) The workmen. D) The mason. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The workmen. 15. What was the reason behind the unique tradition for selecting a new king in the city? A) A test of wisdom. B) A race. C) A singing competition. D) A game of cards. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A test of wisdom. 16. How would you describe the corwd? A) Arrogant. B) Amusing. C) Foolish. D) Selfish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Foolish. 17. What did the king announce the construction of? A) A bridge. B) A tower. C) An arch. D) A wall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An arch. 18. What did the King order to be constructed? A) An arch. B) A building. C) A tomb. D) A gate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An arch. 19. What was the public demand that the King sought to fulfil? A) They wanted no one to be hanged. B) They wanted a new king. C) They wanted the arch to be hanged. D) They wanted a hanging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They wanted a hanging. 20. Listening about his own hanging, who did the King call for?answer choicesThe oldest man in the countryThe wisest man in the countryThe wisest minister in his administrationAll the people A) The oldest man in the country. B) The wisest man in the country. C) The wisest minister in his administration. D) All the people. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The wisest man in the country. 21. How did the citizens decide on a new ruler at the end of The Tale of Melon City? A) By consulting the royal advisor. B) By allowing the wisest man to choose. C) By letting an idiot to decide randomly. D) By asking the eldest citizen to select. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By letting an idiot to decide randomly. 22. 'The Tale of Melon City' has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Which of the following is a similar example of a tale narrated in verse form in your language? A) A folk ballad or epic poem. B) A newspaper article. C) A scientific report. D) A prose novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A folk ballad or epic poem. 23. How does the poem criticize the concept of traditional monarchy? A) By highlighting the absurdity of arbitrary decisions. B) By praising the King's wisdom. C) By showing the King's devotion to fairness. D) By showcasing the loyalty of the people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By highlighting the absurdity of arbitrary decisions. 24. What legend do the locals tell when asked about the origin of the city's name? A) The legend of the talking animals. B) The legend of the lost treasure. C) The legend of the magical river. D) The legend of the golden fruit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The legend of the golden fruit. 25. What sort of principles seem to thrive in the state? A) Democratic. B) Laissez faire. C) Authoritative. D) Communistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Laissez faire. 26. Who made amendments to the plans according to the architect? A) The King. B) The masons. C) The workmen. D) The architect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The King. 27. How does the writer describe the king? A) Arrogant. B) Just and Placid. C) Egocentric. D) Merciful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Just and Placid. 28. Why did the King's crown fall? A) The crown was too heavy. B) He lost his balance. C) He was attacked. D) The arch was built too low. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The arch was built too low. 29. After reading "The Tale of the Melon City" , what opinion do you form of the King? A) He was a rule abiding king. B) He was a worse king. C) He was a foolish king. D) He was a just king. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was a foolish king. 30. Who was brought to the Royal Court for counsel? A) The wisest man in the country. B) The richest merchant in the city. C) The bravest soldier in the army. D) The oldest woman in the village. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The wisest man in the country. 31. Choose the repetition used in the poem. A) Hanged must be someone. B) Long live the king. C) Truly, the arch it was that. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Long live the king. 32. Why does the King ultimately ask for someone else to decide who should be hanged? A) He is too compassionate to make the decision. B) He trusts the judgment of the crowd. C) He is confused by the legal procedures. D) He wants to avoid personal responsibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He wants to avoid personal responsibility. 33. Why did the King decide that someone must be hanged immediately? A) Because he wanted to set an example for others. B) Because he was angry with his ministers. C) Because a crime had been committed in the kingdom. D) Because the people demanded justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because a crime had been committed in the kingdom. 34. What lesson can be learned from The Tale of Melon City? A) Rationality is important. B) Blame others for your mistakes. C) Never question traditions. D) Always trust authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rationality is important. 35. Who did the people choose as their king? A) Harper. B) Samuel. C) Melon. D) Aria. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Melon. 36. The King said, 'This is a ..... ' A) Miracle. B) Celebration. C) Success. D) Disgrace. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disgrace. 37. What does the melon as a king symbolise? A) A strong leader. B) A titular head. C) An idiot head. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A titular head. 38. What did the king order to be set up to hang the arch? A) A gallows. B) A bridge. C) A tower. D) A wall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A gallows. 39. Peace and liberty in a state can be maintained by: A) Upholding the rule of law and protecting individual rights. B) Suppressing dissent and limiting freedoms. C) Centralizing all power in one authority. D) Ignoring the needs of minority groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Upholding the rule of law and protecting individual rights. 40. "This is a disgrace '' What was a disgrace? A) Poorly built arch. B) Unenthusiastic crowd. C) Crown being stroked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Poorly built arch. 41. How did a melon become king? A) It was chosen by vote. B) The prime minister selected it. C) It was a royal tradition to crown a melon. D) The local fool said "a melon" when asked. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The local fool said "a melon" when asked. 42. Finally, who was tall enough to reach the noose? A) The Architect. B) Someone from the crowd. C) The King. D) The Chief of the builders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The King. 43. Why was it shameful to hang the arch'?answer choicesBecause it was innocentBecause it was non-livingBecause it was newly builtBecause it had touched the King's head A) Because it had touched the king's head. B) Because it was innocent. C) Because it was non living. D) Because it was newly built. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because it had touched the king's head. 44. Who was chosen as the new King? A) A melon. B) A sword. C) A horse. D) A minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A melon. 45. When the arch was complete, from where did the king's crown fall down? A) A building. B) The arch. C) The king's head. D) A tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The arch. 46. Who was the only one to fit the high set noose perfectly? A) The workmen. B) The mason. C) The architect. D) The king. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The king. 47. Why couldn't the arch be executed as the wise man suggested? A) The arch had touched the king's head. B) The arch was too heavy. C) It was illegal to destroy arches. D) The people disagreed with the decision. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The arch had touched the king's head. 48. Can peace and liberty be maintained with the melon being a king? A) No. B) Can be. C) Maybe. D) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 49. The king, in this poem, is 'just and placid.' He carries his notion of justice a bit too far. A) Yes, he carries his notion of justice too far. B) No, he is perfectly balanced in his justice. C) He is not just at all. D) He is too lenient in his justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, he carries his notion of justice too far. 50. What story do the locals share when asked about the name of the city? A) The story of the hanging. B) The story of the melon as king. C) The story of the arch. D) The story of the king's crown. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The story of the melon as king. 51. What led to the king's downfall in The Tale of Melon City? A) His decision to punish a thief. B) His insistence on justice for a trivial matter. C) His trust in the people's decision. D) His desire to build a grand palace. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) His insistence on justice for a trivial matter. 52. What was the name of the city in the story? A) Melon City. B) Orange City. C) Watermelon City. D) Banana City. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Melon City. 53. What was ironic about the execution in The Tale of Melon City? A) The city protested against the king's decision. B) The architect laughed during the execution. C) The king was executed instead of the actual culprit. D) The wrong arch was built. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The king was executed instead of the actual culprit. 54. What was the purpose of the construction ordered by the King?answer choicesTo solidify the King's ruleTo improve viewers morallyTo carry out a ritual A) To continue a legacy. B) To solidify viewers morally. C) To improve viewers morally. D) To carry out a ritual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To improve viewers morally. 55. What does the King's constant change of mind in the poem suggest about his leadership? A) He is thoughtful and considers all options carefully. B) He is weak and easily influenced by others. C) He is wise and wants to hear everyone's opinions. D) He is indecisive and lacks conviction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He is indecisive and lacks conviction. 56. Which theme is most prominent in The Tale of Melon City? A) Power and corruption. B) Fate and destiny. C) The absurdity of bureaucracy. D) Courage and bravery. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The absurdity of bureaucracy. 57. Who is the author of The Tale of Melon City? A) Marga Minco. B) A.J Cronin. C) Amitav Ghosh. D) Vikram Seth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vikram Seth. 58. Read the passage from 'The Tale of Melon City' and answer:Who did the workmen blame for the wrong size of bricks? A) The King. B) The architect. C) The masons. D) Themselves. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The masons. 59. Narrate 'The Tale of Melon City' in your own words. A) It is a story about a city whose king was replaced by a melon due to a peculiar tradition. B) It is a story about a city ruled by a wise and just king. C) It is a story about a city famous for its delicious melons. D) It is a story about a city where the people worshipped melons as gods. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is a story about a city whose king was replaced by a melon due to a peculiar tradition. 60. Who did the wise man advise to hang as the criminal? A) The arch. B) The king. C) The workmen. D) The architect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The arch. 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